State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP)
State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP)
State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program information
Overview
The State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) is a federally funded initiative established under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to strengthen the cybersecurity resilience of state, local, territorial, and tribal governments. In New Mexico, the program is administered through the NM Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and the Office of Cybersecurity, providing no-cost services to eligible public entities contingent on federal allocations and Planning Committee approval. Core offerings include monthly Vulnerability Scanning and Management and Security Awareness Training. The current services are designed to reduce systemic cyber risk and enhance operational maturity across critical government functions. Participation requires formal consent and adherence to program timelines, ensuring alignment with federally prescribed requirements and State Fiscal Year funding cycles.
Participation Requirements
- Submit a signed consent form. Please contact the office for the consent form for the service of interest.
- Be an eligible entity. This includes counties, municipalities, K-12 school districts and charter schools, higher education institutions, tribal entities, and other political subdivisions.
Services
Vulnerability Management and Assessment Services (VMAAS)
Internal IT network scans that are done monthly to identify vulnerabilities within the IT network of your organization. The VMAAS services include access to and training through a web-based platform designed to support mitigation efforts, help manage vulnerabilities, and track remediation efforts.
Security Awareness Training
This training will educate IT system users on emerging threats, human factor vulnerabilities, phishing prevention, and secure practices, thereby reducing human factor vulnerabilities and fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness.
Active Request for Quote Related to SLCGP Projects
| Title | Open File |
|---|---|
| Cyber Third Party Risk Management Project | Open |
Related Documents
| Title | Open File |
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| Approved Cybersecurity Plan | Open |